We had a Rottweiler’s front leg removed due to cancer, spent $3k total and had to put him down 4 months later. Not the wisest use of our money.
I hate to say it, but a tender goodbye is probably your best choice.
Sorry for your loss. Yes, I know the risks. I asked the doc about that. He is a very good old school farm vet. He didn’t suggest that. And yes, I am limited by money as well...I am trying to get some money together. I was told about the same price. But if she makes it or not, I will probably spend it if I can do it. Dogs do that to us, Don’t they....Thanks for your reply.
We are in the same position now.
Our Westie is 14, which is beyond the average life expectancy for the breed of 12-13.
He was diagnosed with a tumor on his paw last month and given 4 months to live. Cost for surgery to amputate the affected area is $2600.00
We could do x-rays and tests to determine how far it has spread and do the surgery but we really can’t spare the money and wonder if there would be a net improvement in quality of life for his remaining time.
We will continue to care and provide doggie hospice until he is experiencing difficulty and pain.
I'd have to agree. I have a senior dog...in good shape for his age. But if the vet bill was going to be onerous and would only extend his existence for a relatively short time, I'd have to consider unpleasant alternatives. Cold, but life can be that way. The animal's quality of life must be considered.
I had to have a non-malignant tumor removed from my boy’s jaw. It was interfering with him eating.
No way I could afford it so I had to do the unthinkable... sell an AR15.
I know... Blashemy! But I’d do it again.
We had a Rottweiler’s front leg removed due to cancer, spent $3k total and had to put him down 4 months later. Not the wisest use of our money.
I hate to say it, but a tender goodbye is probably your best choice.
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Our last Rottweiler had two blown ACL’s (actually a cranial cruciate ligament). One year apart. We fixed them, at a cost of A Big Sum. That was cool, but she later succumbed to a mystery illness at age 10. The sendoff does need to happen, sometimes. Our vet gave a big shot of propofol right before the end. That made all of us more at ease. Best to you.
Same thing with our Rottie...removed right front leg and she did really well for about 6-months.
I am always amazed at how well doggies handle pain...must be love involved.